4 Terms
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malignancy
Health care; Hospitals
A tumor that is malignant, that is cancerous, that may invade and destroy nearby tissue and may spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body.
meningitis
Health care; Hospitals
An infection of the lining of the brain, usually due to a bacterial infection but sometimes from viruses or other agents (in some cases the cause is unknown).
metabolic
Health care; Hospitals
Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur within any living organism. Metabolism consists of anabolism (the buildup of substances) and catabolism (the breakdown of ...
metastatic
Health care; Hospitals
Refers to cancers in which there has been spreading to distant parts of the body from the original or primary site of the tumor.
history and physical (H&P)
Health care; Hospitals
The initial medical history and clinical physical examination of the patient. A "focused" H and P means that the doctor focuses upon the patient's present problem.
